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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,144, 466,635.38 and 183,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,144, 466,635.38 and 183,094.56 is: 252,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,144 : 466,635.38 = 183,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,144/466,635.38 = 183,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,144x = 466,635.38 × 183,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,144x = 85,438,399,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,438,399,581.53/338,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,668.68

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